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Economic and Clinical Benefits of Orthopedic/Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Orthopedic/Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation can be both a valuable comprehensive patient care service and economic addition to many veterinary practices. As partners within the hospital, the Orthopedic/Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation service not only provides consultations for all patients with the ultimate goal of return to function (regardless of their “job”), the service also contributes to the recovery of patients in hospital, provides critical pain management and mobility assistance for hospitalized and postoperative patients, and champions a wide variety of supportive patient care solutions in many services ...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - May 10, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Juliette Hart Source Type: research

From Prevention to Injection: Exploring the Breadth of Orthopedic Medicine
It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice on “Orthopedic Medicine.” Considerable advances in the realm of small animal orthopedics have transpired since the last Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice Orthopedics issue in 2005, including the establishment of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabil itation (ACVSMR). The advent of this specialty has opened a variety of doors in enhancing patient care as well as in optimizing hospital efficiency. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - May 10, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lindsay Elam, Felix Duerr Tags: Preface Source Type: research

Urinary Tract Infections Treatment/Comparative Therapeutics
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is commonly encountered in small animal general practice. Within the past 5  years, there have been changes to terminology, such as the renaming of asymptomatic bacteriuria to subclinical bacteriuria, as well as paradigm shifts in the management of UTI. In general, there is an emphasis for responsible antimicrobial stewardship and selecting treatment based on urine culture and sensitivity and treating symptomatic bacterial UTI with a shorter duration of antimicrobials. In addition, for most cases, treatment of subclinical bacteriuria is not indicated. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North Amer...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Shelly J. Olin, Joseph W. Bartges Source Type: research

Pyometra in Small Animals 2.0
Pyometra is a common disease in intact bitches and queens and occurs, although less frequently,in most other female pets. The illness is generally diagnosed within 4 months after estrus, in middle-aged to older bitches and queens. Hormonal and bacterial factors are important for the disease development, and progesterone plays a key role. The diagnosis is based on case history, clinical signs, and findings on physical examination, laboratory analyses and diagnostic imaging. Pyometra is potentially life-threatening and considered a medical emergency. Surgical ovariohysterectomy is the safest and most efficient treatment, but...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ragnvi Hagman Source Type: research

Fluid Therapy for Pediatric Patients
Pediatric dogs and cats within their first 12 weeks of life have important electrolyte requirements and physiologic considerations that may impact fluid therapy. Fluid requirements are higher in pediatrics, while fluid losses are greater due to underdeveloped physiologic responses. Hydration and volume status are difficult to assess in young animals, and their small size makes intravenous (IV) access difficult to obtain. Young patients can quickly deteriorate from dehydration, poor husbandry, and infection and become critically ill, requiring prompt recognition, treatment, intensive care, and monitoring. Clinicians should ...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Leah A. Cohn, Amy J. Kaplan-Zattler, Justine A. Lee Source Type: research

Asymptomatic Canine Degenerative Valve Disease
This article discusses the relevant scientific background and practical application of the updated DVD guidelines related to stage B. In addition, management of common sequelae of DVD that can result in clinical signs unrelated to congestive heart failure will be reviewed. The impact of new evidence on current recommendations and a glimpse into novel diagnostic approaches and possible future therapies will also be addressed. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sonya G. Gordon, Ashley B. Saunders, Sonya R. Wesselowski Source Type: research

Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy During Vomiting and Diarrhea
Fluid therapy is the most important therapeutic measure in patients suffering from dehydration or hypovolemia owing to gastrointestinal diseases. The therapy should be tailored based on the patient ’s condition, physical examination, and diagnostic findings. The selection of the specific fluid therapy should be determined by specific abnormalities of the patient and the severity of the gastrointestinal disorder. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Luis H. Tello, Mariana A. Pardo Source Type: research

Physical Rehabilitation for the Management of Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting dogs. Initially, laxity of the femur leads to subluxation, and subluxation can lead to an abnormal development or to progressive degeneration of the femoral head and dorsal acetabular rim. Osteoarthritis and its clinical impact progress over time. Changes to the femoral head and neck and the acetabulum and the impact on joint motion and pain vary widely among dogs. The rehabilitation of dogs with hip dysplasia includes rehabilitation therapy in dogs managed conservatively and the rehabilitation of dogs managed with surgery. (Source: Veterinary Clinics ...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: David L. Dycus, David Levine, Barbara Esteve Ratsch, Denis J. Marcellin-Little Source Type: research

Erratum
In the article, “Focused Ultrasound Examination of Canine and Feline Emergency Urinary Tract Disorders,” by Laura Cole, Karen Humm, and Helen Dirrig, published in the November 2021 issue (Volume 51, number 6, pages 1233-1248), the running head should be “Focused Ultrasound Examination of Canine and Feline Eme rgency Urinary Tract Disorders.” (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lisa L. Powell Source Type: research

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Contributors
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Forthcoming Issues
Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Symmetrical Dimethylarginine: Evaluating Chronic Kidney Disease in the Era of Multiple Kidney Biomarkers
Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is a valuable surrogate marker for decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and is incorporated into the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) guidelines for diagnosing, staging, and treating chronic kidney disease (CKD). SDMA increases above the reference interval with smaller reductions in GFR rate than does creatinine and persistent mild increases in SDMA can be used to diagnose early-stage CKD. Evaluation of both SDMA and creatinine is recommended for diagnosis and monitoring of animals with CKD. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice - April 1, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Helen Michael, Donald Szlosek, Celeste Clements, Rebekah Mack Source Type: research